RICHMOND (WRIC)—Virginia State Police
have responded to a total of 336 calls for service in the Richmond Division
between 3 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. Wednesday, during the region's most recent
winter storm.

Of these calls, state troopers have
responded to 117 motor vehicle accidents and 93 disabled vehicles, most of
which occurred in the Richmond Metro-Tri-Cities area. Statewide, troopers have
responded to 474 vehicle crashes between noon Tuesday and 7:30 a.m. Wednesday.

VSP offers the following tips for
driving in inclement weather:

State law requires headlights to be
on when windshield wipers are in active use.

Completely clear all windows and
head/taillights of snow/ice before traveling.

Know your location to give to an
emergency dispatcher to include the direction of travel, in case you need
emergency response. Use exit numbers or mile markers when on the interstate as points
of reference (for example, Intersate 95 northbound at the 80 mile marker).

Motorists are also reminded to
comply with Virginia's “Move Over” law, which requires drivers to change to
another travel lane or, when not able to, to cautiously pass emergency
personnel stopped on the side of the road. State law includes highway
maintenance vehicles and tow trucks equipped with flashing amber lights.